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Details: Written by The Skanner News; Published: 15 September 2024

Oregon DMV registered more than 300 non-citizens as voters by mistake since 2021. The “data entry issue” meant ineligible voters received ballot papers, which led to two non-citizens voting in elections since 2021

Details: Written by Saundra Sorenson; Published: 12 September 2024

Tiffani Penson is one of 18 city council candidates running to represent N/NE Portland

Three will go on to take their seats at an expanded Portland City Council.

Details: Written by Saundra Sorenson; Published: 04 September 2024

Julia Mines, executive director of The Miracles Club, has stated that Measure 110 funding helped exponentially expand the addiction and recovery services her organization offers to the BIPOC community.

Possession of small amounts of hard drugs is again a misdemeanor crime, as of last Sunday. Critics warn this will have a disproportionate impact on Black Oregonians.

Details: Written by AP News; Published: 28 August 2024

The city of Olympia, Washington, will pay $600,000 to the family of Timothy Green, a Black man shot and killed by police, in a settlement that also stipulates that officers will be barred from personalizing any work equipment.The settlement stops the display of symbols on equipment like the thin blue line on an American flag, which were displayed when Green was killed. The agreement also requires that members of the police department complete state training “on the historical intersection between race and policing.”

Details: Written by Saundra Sorenson; Published: 27 August 2024

Multnomah County Elections Director Tim Scott.

Portland voters will still vote by mail, but have a chance to vote on more candidates.

Details: Written by JOHN ANTCZAK Associated Press; Published: 27 August 2024

(National Weather Service via AP)

The calendar briefly skipped ahead to November as the system dropped out of the Gulf of Alaska, down through the Pacific Northwest and into California. Mount Rainier, southeast of Seattle, got a high-elevation dusting. Central Oregon’s Mt. Bachelor resort did, too. A spokesperson at the resort says it was exciting to see the flakes flying. Far northern California's Mount Shasta also wore a white blanket after the storm clouds passed, and the Yosemite high country received a dusting.

Details: Written by The Skanner News; Published: 27 August 2024

David Jefferson (Photo courtesy PCC)

Streetwear brand Stackin Kickz and restaurant Norma Jean’s Soul Cuisine showcase the impact that PCC alums have in the North Portland community and beyond

Details: Written by The Skanner News; Published: 21 August 2024

Phoenix, Oregon Mayor Chris Luz (in red) arguing with Medford, Oregon marchers on June 1 2020 (Keegan Van Hook, YouTube)

Officials say they conducted surveillance to prepare for possible public safety impacts. According to the lawsuit filed Tuesday in Jackson County Circuit Court, the Medford Police Department for several years has monitored the activities and social media accounts of people involved in an array of causes. Those include racial justice, LGBTQ+ and reproductive rights, and homelessness issues.